2019 DP&FC Gears up for Omaha Conference Spring 2019 Newsletter.pdf · DP&LS Update | Spring 2019...

DP&LS Update | Spring 2019

2019 DP&FC Gears up for Omaha Conference “Where East Meets West – Partners in Evolution” – the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike

July is right around the corner and it is time to register for the 2019 Damage Prevention and Freight Claim (DP&FC) Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, July 8-11, 2019. The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike and is planning a conference worthy of the celebration. This will be one of the largest conferences planned and will include an array of industry speakers, four separate breakout sessions, and open AAR committee and TAG meetings.

Lance Fritz, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Railroad, will open the conference on Tuesday, July 9; and Ian Jefferies, President, Association of American Railroads (AAR), will start off Wednesday’s meeting. They will be followed by an impressive array of speakers including Bernardo Ayala, VP Mexico Markets for UP; Lisa Stabler, President of Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), and Larry Montague, President & CEO of TAPPI.

TAPPI and the AAR are co-hosting the Roll Paper Loading breakout section that will offer two afternoons of paper industry speakers and topics. This year’s focus is on roll paper load planning and will include active audience participation. The breakout session will also host an open QLT meeting on July 10.

The other breakout sessions will include Automotive Updates, Open Top Load Securement, and Food Products Shipments. The Conference will also host an open Damage Prevention and Freight Claim Committee Meeting on July 11.

Tuesday evening features the Vendor Reception at CHI Health Center conference facility, which is adjacent to

All roads lead to Omaha!


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the Hilton Omaha. Don’t forget there will also be a golf scramble on Monday July 8, as well as a family tour of Omaha on Tuesday, July 9.

Our welcome reception on July 8 will be held at the Durham Museum, Omaha’s former Union Station.

Catch a ride on Ollie the Trolley Monday afternoon to the Union Pacific Center and Harriman Dispatch Center for guided tours before you head over to the Durham for appetizers, museum exhibits, and a live band.

After the reception you can stop by Omaha’s Old Market to explore the city’s vibrant downtown.

Register soon at https://dpfc.configio.com/go/2019 as Early Bird specials will end June 7. Hotel event room rates are available at the Hilton Omaha, go to https://book.passkey.com/e/49738240.

See you this summer in Omaha!

DP&FC Committee Update, Spring 2019 The DP&FC Committee has had an active Spring and has already approved seven new loading patterns and securement methods with six more pending publication. The Committee had its first face-to-face meeting in April 2019 where revisions to Circular 42-M, GIB 9, and testing protocol at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) were discussed. On the agenda for 2019 is completing revisions to several loading guides as well as focusing on safety and training initiatives.

New loading patterns and securements methods – 2019:

GIS 804 – Lengthwise Void Filler Panels in Rigidly Braced Roll Paper Load Securement (2/19) GIS 805 – Bales of Wood Pulp in Boxcars (2/19) GIS 806 – Doorway Protection for Baled paper and Wood Pulp Products in Boxcars (2/19) GIS 807 – 54-in. Diameter Roll Paper in 60-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 16-ft. Wide Plug Doors (4/19) GIS 808 – 45-in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars Using Horizontal Airbags (4/19) GIS 809 – Metal Intermediate Bulk Containers with Disposable Inflatable Dunnage Bags and Lengthwise

Void Fillers – Goodpack USA (4/19) GIS 810 – Reinforced Longitudinal Void Fillers for Plastic, Metal, or Wood Intermediate Bulk Containers

with Tomato Products (4/19)

All new approved loading patterns and methods can be found online at: http://www.aar.com/standards/damage-publications.php. For questions or additional resources please contact [email protected]

Freight Claims TAG Update: The Freight Claims TAG had a two-day meeting last January 2019 in Jacksonville, FL and continues to focus on communication and training initiatives with the other industry committees. Revisions to the Damage Prevention and Freight Claim Rule Book are underway with an initial draft revision under review.


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Quality Lead Team for the Prevention of Damage to Paper (QLT) Update The QLT had its first face-to-face meeting for 2019 in Atlanta, GA. The two-day meeting reviewed current testing, industry initiatives, and the first draft of the 2019 revisions to Closed Car Loading Guide Part 2. The next in-person meeting is scheduled for the 2019 DP&FC conference on Wednesday July 10. Shippers, dunnage vendors, rail carriers, and other interested parties are invited to attend this open meeting.

There are currently nine active AAR Field Shipment Tests in process for new paper pattern and load securement methods.

Three new roll paper methods have been approved in 2019; with two more revised methods pending publication.

GIS 804 – Lengthwise Void Filler Panels in Rigidly Braced Roll Paper Load Securement (2/19)

GIS 807 – 54-in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 16 ft. Wide Plug Doors (4/19)

GIS 808 – 45-in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars Using Horizontal Airbags (4/19)

Intermodal Ride Quality TAG Update In January 2019, the Intermodal Ride Quality TAG was reorganized and had its first meeting to set goals for this year. The TAG is focused on performing an intermodal ride quality test to determine intermodal handling characteristics and revising the Intermodal Loading Guide. John Brainard, Load and Ride Solutions Manager, BNSF Railroad was named the new TAG Chair.

Intermodal Ride Quality Tag Members:

Bulk Bin TAG Update The Bulk Bin Tag has been active and has continued to look into ideas to help improve the safe transport of tomato products across the country. The team is investigating wood bins construction standards and has identified a number of root causes for potential bin failures, such as failure to square bowed end walls, and in turn, failure to maintain bin-to-bin alignment lengthwise in the load.

The addition of having two recent bin approvals has shown the value of using the proper dunnage when shipping intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) filled with tomato products:

GIS 809 – Metal Intermediate Bulk Containers with Disposable Inflatable Dunnage Bags and Lengthwise Void Fillers – Goodpack USA (4/19) (CCLG Part 7, Section 6.10-New)

GIS 808: 45 in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50 ft.

cushioned Boxcars Using Horizontal Airbags

John Brainard – (Chair) BNSF Ben Cates – CN Elaine Lepage – CP Ian Ray – CSX Ben Mitchell – KCS Mike Sandoval – NS

Jeff Poeppe – UP Lori Funk – Sunrise Matthew Bullock – Walnut Industries Tom Feltault – TTCI/AAR Kelsey Even – (Committee Manager) TTCI/AAR


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GIS 811 - Plastic Intermediate Bulk Containers with Disposable Inflatable Dunnage Bags - Horen® (Pending) (CCLG Part 7, Section 6.11-New)

Recent testing also identified a simple improvement to a proven reinforced lengthwise filler for bins. By turning the reinforcing blocks 900, so that the corrugations run horizontal, the blocks are less likely to shear should the bins on either side become misaligned.

GIS 810 - Reinforced Longitudinal Void Fillers for Plastic, Metal or Wood Intermediate Bulk Containers with Tomato Products (4/19)

Field Testing Update Note: All DP&LS testing is considered proprietary unless it has been initiated by the Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Committee (DP&FC).

Recently Completed Field Tests (FL) FL 16-18: 45-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars with 10-ft. Doorway (30 Floor-spots) Catalyst Paper The purpose of this test was to evaluate a load pattern for 45-in. diameter rolls in 50-ft. long boxcars with 10-ft. plug doors. Load pattern and load securement method are similar to approved patterns and methods in Closed Car Loading Guide Part 2, “Best Practices for Loading Roll Paper in Railcars,” 2016. The pattern preformed as attended and was published as GIS 808.

FL 15-17: 54-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft. Boxcars Using Lengthwise Filler Panels and Rubber Mats West Rock The purpose of this test was to evaluate a method of securing 54-in. diameter rolls in 60-ft. long boxcars, similar to the method approved for 58-in. roll paper in 60-ft. long cars (6.6.16.1-CCLG Part 2, “Best Practices for Loading Roll Paper in Railcars,” 2016). The doorway securement is identical to an approved method for 58-in. roll paper in 60-ft. long double door boxcars (7.10.1-CCLG Part 2, “Best Practices for Loading Roll Paper in Railcars,” 2016). The loading and securement method performed as intended and was published as GIS 807.

Field Tests Initiated FL 1-19: 76-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft Boxcars Using Anchored ‘H’ Straps FL 3-19: 45-in. Diameter Rolls in 60-ft Boxcars with 16-ft Double Plug Doors with single-layer encircling

bands, rubber mats, 48-in wide horizontal air bags FL 04-19: 70-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft Boxcars Using Anchored ‘H’ Straps FL 05-19: 54-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft Boxcars (T-loaded) Using Friction Mats

GIS 810: Recent testing revealed that by changing the orientation of the reinforcing blocks greatly improves their performance.

Corner block with corrugations aligned horizontally (direction of arrows)


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Recent Pneumatic Dunnage Verifications

Product Performance Profile for Pneumatic Dunnage (PPPPD):

Company Name Level of

Verification General Description Date of Verification

Atmet Group Level 3 Polyethylene/Polypropylene - AtmetThree March 19, 2019

Atlas/CargoTuff Level 3 Polyethylene/Polypropylene April 9, 2019

Bates Cargo-Pak ApS Level 1 Paper with Reuse Valve April 9, 2019

International Dunnage Level 2 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Combo Valve February 25, 2019

International Dunnage Level 3/4 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Safe Lock Valve January 28, 2019

OEMSERV Cargo Security Products Co., Ltd

Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene March 19, 2019

Shippers Products Level 3 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with TX Valve February 26, 2019

Shippers Products Level 3 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with SX Valve February 26, 2019

Shippers Products Level 4 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with SX Valve April 2, 2019 Open Top Loading Rules Committee (OTLRC) Update: The OTLR standards are reviewed and revised frequently and all OTLR manuals and updates are available on-line for download. The industry has access to the most recent manuals, rules, and figures at all times.

OTLR Volume Standards Revised

since last Publishing

Standards Revised in

2019 Last Release Next Release #Pages

1. General Rules Governing Loading of Commodities on Open Top Cars

81 2 May 2017 May 2020 268

2. Metal Products Including Pipe 262 10 May 2017 May 2020 398 3. Machinery, Heavy Components,

and Misc. Commodities 42 0 May 2017 May 2020 198

4. Archived Rules and Figures Archive 5. Forest Products and Misc.

Building Materials 101 17 May 2017 May 2020 118

6. Military Equipment and Materiel 127 1 May 2017 May 2020 216 7. Open Top Trailers and

Containers for Rail Transport 12 0 May 2017 May 2020 138

Recently initiated OTLR Field Shipments Tests: LT 1305: Nucor. Lading of 35-ft., 40-ft., 45-ft., 55-ft., 60-ft., and 65-ft. beams. Each layer banded with

Type 1A AAR Grade7 polyester webbing. In progress;


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LT 1308: Koppers - Utility Poles. Committee received 25 Origin & Destination reports and testing is completed. Committee accepted the test results for Section 5 — modified Figure 27 allows for alternative use of Type 1A non-metallic Grade 5 strapping in lieu of wrap around bulkhead.

LT 1309: T.R. Miller - Wooden Telephone Poles. Committee received 25 Origin and Destination reports and testing is completed. Committee accepted the test results for Section 5, Figure 25; which allows for unitizing the entire loads with six non-metallic Type 1A Grade 7 straps in lieu of current unitizing requirements.

LT 1310: Longitudinal Lumber Pack (LLP) Testing: Center beam lumber loads. This LLP system is intended to modify Section 5, Figure 54-B. Received five test loads to date. In progress.

Online OTLR Library: The OTLR Committee directed the AAR to remove the old revisions of documents in the OTLR library. About 120 older version documents were removed from different sections. This eliminates the possibility of choosing the previous versions of the OTLR figures.

Recent Strap Certifications Company Name Expiration Date (MM/YY) OTLR Table

Garibaldi (Chile) 04/22 17.8

Warehouse Supply, Inc. 04/22 17.8

Hankum Co., Ltd. 04/22 17.8

Maillis Strapping Systems – USA 04/22 17.8, 19.1

FROMM Packaging Systems 04/22 17.8

LS Strapping, Inc. 04/22 17.8

Specta Interpak 01/22 17.8

Sam Hwan Steel – Korea & Vietnam 02/22 17.8

Samuel Strapping Systems 03/22 19.1

Field Test LT 1305, steel beams on flatcars


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Company Name Expiration Date (MM/YY) OTLR Table

Plast-o-Fine Industries 04/22 19.1

Masterplast 12/21 19.1

Ecostrap S.A. 04/22 19.1

U.S. Strapping Co., Ltd. 04/22 19.1

Plastiblends India Ltd. 03/22 19.1

Iti Strap S.r.I 03/22 19.1

Polychem Corporation 03/22 19.2

Cordstrap USA, Inc. 02/22 19.2

Logistick, Inc. 02/22 19.2

Unifixx (C&S Valkenburg & Co) BV 01/22 19.2 and 19.3

Shanghai Topack Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd. 04/22 19.2 and 19.3

Kemex Strapping Systems, Inc. 12/21 19.2

Caristrap International, Inc. 11/21 19.3

Complete Packaging Systems 02/22 19.2

Ancra International 07/21 20.1, 20.2 and 46.1

Recent Open Top Circular Letters

Number Subject Date C-13258 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 128, 267-A and 285 – Section 2 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13260 Implementation of Editorial Revisions to General Rule 19 and Appendix D – Section 1 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13259 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 14, 14-B, 29-G, and 154-B – Section 2 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13254 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 58-A, 63-B and 101 – Section 6 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13255 Implementation of Revision to Figure 61 – Section 5 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13256 Solicitation of Comments regarding the addition of new figure 400 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13257 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 1-D and 55 – Section 3 Dec. 10, 2018 C-13268 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 22-D and 298 – Section 2 Jan. 9, 2019 C-13271 Implementation of New Figure 400 – Section 3 Jan. 18, 2019 C-13277 Implementation of Revisions to Figures 109 and 124 – Section 2 Feb. 5, 2019 C-13276 Implementation of New Figure 88K – Section 6 Feb. 5, 2019 C-13278 Implementation of Revisions to General Rule 11 (11.7.8) and General Rule 20 (20.4.3)

– Section 1 Feb. 5, 2019

C-13300 Implementation of Revisions to Figure 14-A – Section 2 Apr. 6, 2019 C-13301 Implementation of New Figure 128-B and Archive Figures 128 and 128-A – Section 2 Apr. 6, 2019 C-13308 Implementation of Revision to Figure 78-B – Section 6 Apr. 18, 2019 C-13307 Implementation of Revisions to General Rule 21 and Glossary – Section 1 Apr. 18, 2019


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SEFCC Committee Update Multi-Level Pool Billing

On May 1, 2019, pool bills for Maintenance and Repair (M&R) pool facilities will be processed through a 500-byte file submission. This process will be similar to the Car Repair Billing system and will provide accountability to the repair and replacement of parts and materials to the multi-level fleet. In addition, the SEFCC has rewritten Appendix B that includes an interchangeability chart for chock groups (see below for the chock replacement guidelines chart), and each vehicle will need to be secured with the same securement system on all tires. These updates will be issued in the July 2019 update to the Field Manual and will include all job codes needed for MLPB. If you need these job codes, please contact your pool operator for this information.

Greenbrier Multi-Max End Doors MA-0167, EW-5315, EW-5318 and EW-5322

At the February 2019 SEFCC meeting, Greenbrier stated that 1,264 of the 1,272 auto racks have been upgraded with the new hinges. Greenbrier is working diligently to track and repair the final eight railcars. If any of the remaining auto racks arrive at a facility you operate, please follow the instructions outlined in the Maintenance Advisories and Early Warnings.

CHOCK REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES CHART

CHOCK GROUP DESIGNATION QLFR REMOVED APPLIED MIN R‐VALUE SUNSET DATE

A

01 SCT COPOLYMER REPLACE WITH ANY SECONDHAND GROUP A CHOCK, OR ANY GROUP C OR D CHOCK.

RACKS CERTIFIED AFTER 1/1/2010 REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WITH GROUP C OR D CHOCK

NOT DEFINED 1/1/2024 02 SLING CHOKER COPOLYMER

03 HOLLAND COPOLYMER

B

01 THRALL/TRINITY POLYMER

REPLACE WITH ANY GROUP B, C OR D CHOCK. RACKS CERTIFIED AFTER 1/1/2010 REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WITH GROUP C OR

D CHOCK

NOT DEFINED NO RECONDITIONED OR NEW GROUP B CHOCKS

AFTER 1/1/2020

02 THRALL/TRINITY STEEL

03 ZEFTEC THRALL STYLE STEEL

04 SLING CHOKER THRALL STYLE STEEL

05 TRINITY GREEN

06 ZEFTEC LOPRO STEEL

C 01 ZEFTEC LOPRO POLYMER

REPLACE WITH ANY GROUP C OR D CHOCK 0.85" ‐ 02 HOLLAND TRI‐LO

D 01 ZEFTEC HYBRID

REPLACE WITH ANY GROUP D CHOCK 2.5" ‐ 02 TRINITY TTM

J 01 HOLDEN GRATE LOCK REPLACE WITH ANY GROUP J OR K CHOCK ‐ ‐

K

01 ZEFTEC STA‐PUT

REPLACE WITH ANY GROUP K CHOCK ‐ ‐ 02 VRS

03 HOLLAND LOCK 'N LOAD

04 HOLDEN GRIP‐LOCK

P 01 VRS ON TRI‐LEVELS ONLY, REPLACE WITH ANY

GROUP P CHOCK ‐ ‐

02 ZEFTEC STA‐PUT WITH STRAP

Q

01 BLOCK CHOCK SUPPLEMENTAL CHOCKS. REPLACE IN KIND ONLY IF REMAINDER OF

CAR IS EQUIPPED AND REQUIRED BY OEM AT CURRENT PRE‐TRIP FACILITY

‐ ‐ 02 RED AVR CHOCK

03 GREEN AVR CHOCK


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Circular Letters Issued

Document Affected

Date CL No. Title

M-950A 10/11/2018 C-13210

Implementation of Revisions to MSRP Section N, Specification M-950A, Universal Wide-Body Bi-Level Fully-Enclosed Auto Rack Car

M-950 10/11/2018 C-13210

Implementation of Revisions to MSRP Section N, Specification M-950, Universal Wide-Body Tri-Level Fully-Enclosed Auto Rack Car (Low Deck)

M-970 10/11/2018 04/06/2019

C-13210 C-13303

Implementation of Revisions to MSRP Section N, Specification M-970, Condition-Based Certification of Multi-Level Auto Rack Cars

M-992 10/11/2018 04/06/2019

C-13210 C-13302

Implementation of Revision to MSRP Section N, Specification M-992, Designated Satellite Shop Repair for Multi-Level Auto Rack Cars

Quality Review Update While working in the field performing Quality Reviews, personnel are asked various damage prevention-related questions. The most common question is: “What are the most frequent exceptions observed during quality reviews and what advice can be given to reduce those exceptions?” In the first quarter of 2019, we have identified the areas listed below that have scored below industry standards. Identifying the area with low scoring averages can help both providers and contractors address those items to meet industry goals of safely delivering damage free vehicles to the customers.

Multi-Level Placement

Couplers in Proper Position

DQR Current Average 88.23%

OQR Current Average 87.50%

The majority of these exceptions are junctions that are stretched or too far apart. This creates a major safety concern with plate application and safely crossing the junction. Operations have used many different ideas to address proper spotting. Spotting ropes, and spotting sticks marked with allowable distances are common methods. A tape measure is an excellent option when checking coupler spacing for compliance. Operations that preform the spotting directly or can work with the transportation crews during spotting have higher compliance scores in this area.

End Doors/Decks/Bridge Plates

Bridge Plate Condition/Meet Standards



The top exceptions when inspecting bridge plates have been missing or loose bolts, missing or worn 56” or HC required stencils, worn solid pins, more than 25% missing anti-skid or reflective stickers for Workhorse plates and side gouges. Best practice for maintaining good plates is first to teach proper handling by your crews when


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loading or unloading. Further, a structured routine inspection and preventative maintenance plan will keep your plates in good working condition.

Loading/Unloading Procedures

Speeds through Multi-levels



Speeding exceptions are noted throughout Quality Reviews; however, the majority of them are noted when audit personnel begins working at the facility. This indicates that crews understand proper driving speed, but may not follow these guidelines at all times. Auditors will score each facility based on the posted speed limit within the grounds. If not clearly posted, the default speed limit is 5 mph while driving through a multi-level.

Baying Procedures

Seat/Floor Protection



Generally, this is the highest exception noted on the baying section of either the DQ or OQR. Seat protection askew from the corner of side of the seat and more than 3 in. of the actual seat exposed are the two most common exceptions. If the seat can be pulled back to cover the exposed section of 3 in. or more, an exception is also taken. Daily bay audits with accountability is the best method for addressing this exception item.

Facility Procedures/Conditions



This question can be an easy 100% for every location. Use the link, and share it with your personnel. It’s a great resource for the OEM inoperable vehicle procedures and chock instructions. Link: http://www.aar.com/standards/tie-down-standards.php

Destination Quality Reviews 1st

Quarter

Current Program Averages

Overall Score 96.28% 96.09% Transportation 93.44% 94.03% End Drs./Decks/Plates 94.26% 94.88% Unloading 97.35% 96.89% Baying 97.75% 97.78% Facility Procedures 97.53% 95.52%

Origin Quality Reviews 1st

Quarter

Current Program Averages

Overall Score 93.01% 93.42% Mechanical 92.26% 92.24% Transportation 90.74% 92.28% Mfr. Contractor 95.87% 95.77% Facility Procedures 86.11% 92.97%


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Multi-Level Pooling Executive Committee (MPEC) Update In early March, the shippable vehicle ground counts at origin were at a three-year high and multi-level order fulfillment was dismal. The main factor that contributed to these issues included the historically heavy flooding in the heartland that caused large sections of UP and BNSF Railway track across multiple subdivisions to be under water and out of service. The flooding affected several main line bridges and caused numerous washouts — effectively stopping the flow of multi-levels across this section of the network. Once the water receded, the work began to clean-up and repair all of the affected infrastructure.

As of April 30, the order fulfillment for bi-levels was 95.1% and the order fulfillment on tri-levels was 96.7%. In addition, the shippable ground count at origin assembly plants has dropped over 75,000 units in the last three weeks. MPEC member railroads are working closely with Automotive Logistics Executive Committee (ALEC) members to reduce ground counts at origins and destination facilities.

Boone, IA

Falls City, NE Arlington, NE Columbus, NE


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Online Training Update The development of web based origin and destination vehicle handling training is complete. The training, once uploaded, will be available through Configio’ s Learning Management System, providing a rich, engaging, and intuitive learning environment without need for additional software.

DPLS Contacts

TTCI’s Damage Prevention & Loading Services Team conducts testing for railroads, shippers and suppliers in establishing industry accepted loading rules and standards. DP&LS is responsible for testing and publishing approved loading methods and materials for closed car shipments moving in boxcars and intermodal equipment, as well as open top shipments. This group coordinates their efforts through the industry’s Damage Prevention and Freight Claim Committee and Open Top Loading Rules Committee.

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